Bernardo has ‘gentleman’s agreement’ to quit Man City and will shake hands on exit soon – pundit
Paul Robinson has suggested Bernardo Silva has a ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with Man City to quit the club later this year.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, the former Spurs and England number one suspects the 28-year-old will be allowed to leave the Etihad for a nominal fee in the summer.
Bernardo has been heavily linked with a move to La Liga giants Barcelona in recent transfer windows.
Speaking to Portuguese outlet Record (2 January), the midfielder revealed his “goal” is “to move to a new project” in the coming years.
The Portugal international’s contract runs until the end of June 2025.
When asked by Football Insider for his thoughts on Bernardo’s latest comments, Robinson said: “Berardo Silva has been such a great servant to the club.
“If he is publicly talking about moving on I suspect there has been conversations behind the scenes. I think there will be a situation that will enable him to leave.
“He has been such a brilliant player for them. If there is a situation that works for City I cannot imagine they will demand an astronomical fee for him.
“I think it will be a case of shaking hands on a minimal transfer fee. I cannot see a situation where City demand top dollar that no club is willing to pay.
“I’m sure they will come to an agreement if the right club comes in. It is clear that he see his future elsewhere.”
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